Cost of living in Santiago, Chile (Chile) is 59% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary)
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Food | + 64% | |||
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Food in Santiago, Chile (Chile) is 64% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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Santiago, Chile | Szeged | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$14,854 (5,975 Ft) | 2,168 Ft | + 176% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$7,283 (2,929 Ft) | 1,786 Ft | + 64% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,701 (1,087 Ft) | 722 Ft | + 50% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$1,128 (454 Ft) | 346 Ft | + 31% | |
12 eggs, large | CH$3,150 (1,267 Ft) | 767 Ft | + 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,520 (611 Ft) | 1,200 Ft | - 49% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$5,722 (2,302 Ft) | 1,559 Ft | + 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,488 (598 Ft) | 465 Ft | + 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$1,244 (501 Ft) | 305 Ft | + 64% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,163 (468 Ft) | 295 Ft | + 59% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$6,764 (2,721 Ft) | 1,156 Ft | + 135% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,896 (763 Ft) | 472 Ft | + 62% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$668 (269 Ft) | 212 Ft | + 27% | |
Housing | + 74% | |||
Housing in Santiago, Chile (Chile) is 74% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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Santiago, Chile | Szeged | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$991,805 (398,965 Ft) | 168,085 Ft | + 137% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$639,194 (257,123 Ft) | 112,105 Ft | + 129% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$77,088 (31,009 Ft) | 41,298 Ft | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$621,374 (249,955 Ft) | 81,243 Ft | + 208% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$387,065 (155,701 Ft) | 50,655 Ft | + 207% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$46,988 (18,901 Ft) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$15,582 (6,268 Ft) | 3,267 Ft | + 92% | |
40” flat screen tv | CH$248,234 (99,855 Ft) | 111,189 Ft | - 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$77,769 (31,284 Ft) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$9,900 (3,982 Ft) | 3,057 Ft | + 30% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$9,460 (3,806 Ft) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 4% | |||
Clothes in Santiago, Chile (Chile) is about the same as in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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Santiago, Chile | Szeged | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$40,844 (16,430 Ft) | 19,084 Ft | - 14% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$27,429 (11,034 Ft) | 9,758 Ft | + 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$63,866 (25,691 Ft) | 21,493 Ft | + 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$71,450 (28,742 Ft) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 47% | |||
Transportation in Santiago, Chile (Chile) is 47% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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Santiago, Chile | Szeged | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$15,601,800 (6,275,997 Ft) | 6,288,620 Ft | - 0% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$1,277 (514 Ft) | 526 Ft | - 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CH$42,088 (16,930 Ft) | 7,516 Ft | + 125% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$8,718 (3,507 Ft) | 4,458 Ft | - 21% | |
Personal Care | + 42% | |||
Personal Care in Santiago, Chile (Chile) is 42% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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Santiago, Chile | Szeged | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,449 (1,387 Ft) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$9,586 (3,856 Ft) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$30,734 (12,363 Ft) | 11,746 Ft | + 5% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,952 (1,992 Ft) | 1,039 Ft | + 92% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$3,889 (1,564 Ft) | 780 Ft | + 100% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$3,788 (1,524 Ft) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$2,058 (828 Ft) | 399 Ft | + 107% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CH$2,136 (859 Ft) | 425 Ft | + 102% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$17,572 (7,068 Ft) | 1,872 Ft | + 278% | |
Entertainment | + 85% | |||
Entertainment in Santiago, Chile (Chile) is 85% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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Santiago, Chile | Szeged | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$28,132 (11,317 Ft) | 5,199 Ft | + 118% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CH$10,809 (4,348 Ft) | 2,887 Ft | + 51% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$22,441 (9,027 Ft) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$48,598 (19,549 Ft) | 7,668 Ft | + 155% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$8,874 (3,570 Ft) | 1,310 Ft | + 172% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$4,326 (1,740 Ft) | 482 Ft | + 261% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$3,117 (1,254 Ft) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$554,980 (223,247 Ft) | 161,991 Ft | + 38% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$123 (49 Ft) | 36 Ft | + 37% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$65,526 (26,359 Ft) | 7,867 Ft | + 235% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,365 (1,756 Ft) | 1,103 Ft | + 59% | |
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TOTAL | + 59% |

These prices were last updated on December 07, 2023.
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